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Silver 3.5 inch bare drive with SATA connectors and label showing HGST Ultrastar He8 8TB

HGST

HGST Ultrastar He8 0F23267 8TB 7200 RPM 128MB SATA 6.0Gb/s 3.5" internal hard drive

SKU CH-DFG2-141SG

Helium-filled 8 TB enterprise drive with 7200 RPM, 128 MB cache and SATA 6.0 Gb/s interface for 24×7 reliability

  • PackagingBare Drive
  • InterfaceSATA 6.0Gb/s
  • Capacity8TB
  • NAND Flash Memory TypeSLC
  • RPM7200 RPM
  • Cache128MB
  • Helium platform improves reliability for 24x7 operation
  • 8TB capacity supports hyper-scale storage density
  • 7200 RPM spindle speed delivers responsive performance
  • 128MB cache accelerates read and write throughput
  • SATA 6.0Gb/s interface provides broad system compatibility

Enterprise helium drive

The HGST Ultrastar He8 0F23267 is an 8TB 3.5-inch internal hard drive built for 24x7 enterprise storage. Its helium-filled platform reduces turbulence and power draw per terabyte in data centre, cloud and hyper-scale deployments. The SATA 6.0Gb/s interface connects directly to standard server backplanes.

128MB cache and 512e format

A 128MB buffer smooths burst workloads while the 512e sector format maintains compatibility with legacy operating systems and RAID controllers. The Instant Secure Erase feature enables rapid sanitisation when drives are retired or repurposed. Bare-drive packaging means no cables or mounting hardware are included.

3.5-inch form factor with standard SATA connectors

Dimensions of 147.00mm width, 101.60mm height and 26.10mm length fit regular enterprise drive bays. Dual SATA data and power connectors face the rear for straightforward hot-swap tray insertion. The 7200 RPM spindle delivers 8.9ms average seek and 4.16ms average latency for consistent throughput. Not suited for desktop users needing bundled installation kits or consumer warranty support.

Highlights

  • Helium platform improves reliability for 24x7 operation
  • 8TB capacity supports hyper-scale storage density
  • 7200 RPM spindle speed delivers responsive performance
  • 128MB cache accelerates read and write throughput
  • SATA 6.0Gb/s interface provides broad system compatibility

Specifications

BrandHGST
SeriesUltrastar He8
Model0F23267
PackagingBare Drive
InterfaceSATA 6.0Gb/s
Capacity8TB
NAND Flash Memory TypeSLC
RPM7200 RPM
Cache128MB
Average Seek Time8.9ms
Average Write Time9ms
Average Latency4.16ms
UsageFor Enterprise Storage
Form Factor3.5"
Height (maximum)101.60mm
Width (maximum)147.00mm
Length (maximum)26.10mm

Questions about this item

Does the helium-sealed 8TB drive require any periodic gas refill or seal maintenance during its service life?

The helium platform is hermetically sealed at the factory and needs no gas refill or seal maintenance for the life of the drive.

What is the first performance limit reached when the Ultrastar He8 runs sustained 7200 RPM write workloads?

The 128MB cache and 6.0Gb/s SATA link set the sustained throughput ceiling before the mechanical 8.9ms seek time becomes the bottleneck.

How much heat and noise does the 3.5-inch helium drive produce when operating continuously in a 24×7 array?

Helium reduces internal drag, so the drive runs cooler and quieter than air-filled equivalents during all-day operation.

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